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Wompole Family History

Wompole Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wampole, Walpole, Womble, Wemple, Mole, Temple, Wool, Whipple

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Where is the Wompole family from?

You can see how Wompole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wompole family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wompole families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wompole's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wompole families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wompole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wompole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wompole. 60% of Wompole men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wompole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Wompole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wompole census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Wompole. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Wompole. For the veterans among your Wompole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wompole lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wompole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wompole in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wompole ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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